Who said pancakes are for weekends only? Naturally weekend breakfasts are perfect for extended family breakfasts, with the obligatory batch of pancakes or waffles, of course. However, if the reduced life of these past months taught me anything, it is to enjoy a slow and calm family breakfast 7 days a week! And, honestly, these easy, yet delicious pancakes come together so quickly, you won’t even notice it’s not your regular weekday breakfast routine.
But why do you need another pancake recipe? Frankly, most of the time, I just whip up my pancake batter as I go. But in this case, I thought it was worth to share a quick recipe with you my friends, as what makes these beauties special is the flour and, thus, I believe it’s worth adding it to your recipe collection. It’s Einkorn, my friends. Never heard of Einkorn? For the longest time of my life me neither. But over the last decade or so, I’ve been discovering alternative flours and have actually gone to use them much more than regular white flour in my cooking and baking. Why? You might ask. Well, that’s easily answered: I just love their richer, more distinguished taste. And that’s exactly what I love about Einkorn flour – it’s nutty taste. Apart from that it behaves pretty much like wheat flour, which makes it perfect for baking. And especially great for fluffy pancakes.
If that’s all you need to know to be sold on getting a package of Einkorn flour on your next shopping trip, then great! Jump right down to the recipe. If you want to know why Einkorn has become a constant in my kitchen, then keep on reading. Einkorn is considered an ancient grain, and unlike its sister regular wheat it has not been changed or altered much through breeding since the beginning of domestication. That’s why its considered to be easier digestible and it will not mess with your blood sugar level, like regular flour does. Research also shows that it’s higher in protein, Vitamin A and beta-carotene than regular white flour.
All of these reasons are also a plus when I think about feeding my little one. I want to give him food he loves and can enjoy. But above all, I want him to have a balanced and nutrient-rich diet. With these Einkorn pancakes I can do both! And he absolutely loves them, that’s for sure. Of course, I omit the sugar when I make them for him and I also don’t top them with strawberry jam & maple sirup 😉 Either way, I promise, they will make a pretty good start into the day!
Lots of love & pancakes,
Anna
p.s.: As always, if you try the recipe, have any thoughts or just want to chat a little, feel free to comment here on IG or on Facebook! It makes my day even more peachy to hear from you!
Fluffy Einkorn Pancakes
Who doesn’t love pancakes? These are made with my favourite flour – Einkorn – which gives them a nice nutty taste and makes them a great alternative to regular pancakes! Facebook0GoogleTwitterPinterest0Email
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Total Time: 20m
- Serves: 4
- Yield: about 16 pancakes
- Category: all recipes, baking, breakfast, sweets, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Einkorn Pancakes
- 2 cups Einkorn flour (or whole spelt flour) (2 cups)
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 375 milliliters (1 1/2 cup) buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter (+ more for greasing the pan)
- zest of 1 organic lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Place dry ingredients in a medium bowl and make a little well in the centre. Whisk eggs and pour them into the well, together with the buttermilk.
- Melt butter in the non-stick pan you'll use to bake your pancakes and add to the batter. Add lemon zest, if using.
- Stir batter through with a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix until combined but don't overmix. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and wait for it to be hot. Lightly grease the pan and spoon 2-3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet. Cook for a minute or two, until small bubbles appear on the surface. Then flip and cook for another minute, until cooked through. Keep warm until serving.
- Serve with maple sirup, homemade jam & fresh fruit. Enjoy!
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